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Daniel Craig Reveals He Suggested James Bond’s Death After His First Performance as Secret Agent in 2006’s Casino Royale

Daniel Craig knew within days of the release of his first film in the James Bond franchise, 2006’s Casino Royale, that he wanted his iteration of the famous secret agent to die. The Golden Globe-nominated actor shared the news during a recent interview with Sunday Times Culture magazine. Craig’s debut as Bond in Casino Royale…

Hugh Jackman Revealed Why He Turned Down James Bond Role

In 2000, Australian actor Hugh Jackman mostly appeared in his local film works and “Oklahoma” before he became a household name when brought Marvel’s Wolverine to his life in the first X-Men movie. The Australian actor played the part for two decades and is set to reprise it again in the upcoming “Deadpool” movie with…

James Bond Franchise Producers Understand Why Idris Elba Would Turn Down the 007 Role

The James Bond film franchise’s main producers, Barbara Broccoli and Michael G. Wilson, have responded to Idris Elba’s recent statement that he can’t imagine himself portraying the iconic character. The producing duo  stated during a recent interview with Variety that they understand that the Emmy Award-nominated actor is hesitant about committing to the series for…

Every James Bond Film is Landing on Amazon Prime Video This Month

The 25 central James Bond movie will make their streaming service debut on April 15 on Amazon Prime Video. However, the films will only be available on the streamer for a limited time, Empire is reporting. Amazon decided to stream the movies after it acquired one of the series’ production companies, MGM. The James Bond…

Tom Holland’s Failed James Bond Origin Movie Pitch Helped Sony Adapt Uncharted

With the screen role of James Bond now vacant, following Daniel Craig’s departure from the iconic 007 spy franchise after the release of No Time to Die last fall, Tom Holland tried to pitch a new idea for the series. When Craig announced that he would be retiring his version of Bond, Holland suggested an…

Apple TV+ Making Documentary About the History of the James Bond Films’ Music

Following its success release of several documentaries focused on the music industry, Apple TV+ is now developing a documentary about the music and soundtracks of the James Bond movie franchise. The planned documentary, which is titled The Sound of 007, will explore the history of the soundtracks for the films, which span throughout the past…

Idris Elba Reportedly in Talks to Star in Next James Bond Film

Idris Elba is currently in talks to star in the next James Bond film, but won’t play the titular role of special agent 007. The Golden Globe-wining actor has been told by MGM, the studio behind the hit spy franchise, that they have a villainous role in the series’ next installment for him, if he’s…

Film Review: ‘No Time to Die’ is a Thrilling and Engaging James Bond Finale for Daniel Craig

When a franchise reaches its 25th installment, it’s fair to say that expectations have been set and audiences have a general idea of the experience that will be offered. It’s also very true that target demographics will have shifted since the beginning of a series, in part because audiences themselves have aged over the years….

New James Bond Will Be Selected Next Year as ‘No Time to Die’ Debuts Tomorrow

Theories have been circulating for years about who will replace actor Daniel Craig as the next James Bond, and the people responsible for making that choice have revealed that they may soon finally start thinking about it – but not just yet. In an interview with Today on BBC Radio 4 reported by Deadline, producer…

James Bond Film Producers Say There Will Be No 007 TV Series

The producers of the James Bond film franchise said there are no plans for the British secret agent to star in his own Amazon Prime Video series. “We make films. We make films for the cinema. That’s what we do,” Barbara Broccoli told Total Film. “We’ve resisted that call for 60 years,” added her professional partner, Michael…

Playing with Sharks: The Valerie Taylor Story, Reverses The Stigma Towards The Marine Predators

There are several visionary women who have inspired the world about the wonders of our planet, from Rachel Carson with her writings on environmental pollution and the natural history of the sea, to Jane Jacobs who championed a fresh, community-based approach to city building; from Alice Waters who advocated for local sustainable agriculture, to Jane…